News

In a decade from now, might we reflect on this article as “the days when we talked about horned genetics” in dairy cattle? It ...
I’m not taking a stance on whether cuts should be made to SNAP to help balance the budget; I’m just trying to estimate what ...
In a Virginia Tech Dairy Pipeline newsletter, graduate student Prashant Ghimire and extension scientist Gonzalo Ferreira ...
This year marks a major milestone for the National Milk Producers Federation’s (NMPF) National Young Cooperators (YC) Program as it celebrates its 75th anniversary. Young dairy farmer leaders from ...
University of Illinois Professor Emeritus Mike Hutjens was the presenter on the May Hoard’s Dairyman webinar, speaking on strategies to achieve a component goal of 7 pounds of milkfat and protein.
As we pass the peak of tornado season and the recent solemn recognition of Memorial Day, we can take a pause and continue to ...
There is a significant unrealized opportunity here that can have a strong impact on dairy farm profitability. This isn’t your grandpa’s “least-cost calculator.” It is a dynamic nutrition model with bo ...
When temperatures rise, dairy cattle feel the heat — literally. Even mild temperatures can take a toll on their health, milk production and overall performance. Recognizing the warning signs and ...
The widespread adoption by dairy farmers of hormonal protocols that synchronize ovulation and allow for timed A.I. in lactating dairy cows has changed the way that A.I. breeding programs are ...
The longstanding tradition of drinking milk in the victory circle at the Indianapolis 500 dates back to 1936 and originated with a spur of the moment reaction. After winning his third Indy 500, driver ...